To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

# Summary of HR 1689 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to officially designate Haiti for "Temporary Protected Status" (TPS) for 18 months starting August 3, 2025. TPS is a federal immigration program that allows citizens of countries facing humanitarian crises—such as armed conflict, natural disasters, or epidemics—to legally live and work in the United States temporarily without fear of deportation. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** Haitian nationals who qualify would gain several protections: the ability to work legally in the U.S., protection from being detained or deported based on their immigration status alone, and access to employment authorization documents. The designation would be time-limited to 18 months, after which Congress would need to take further action if protections are to continue.

The bill does not create a path to permanent residency or citizenship. **Current Status** HR 1689 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Laura Gillen (D-NY).